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Studies

Frijters et al. (2004): study DE 1985

Publication

Author(s):
Frijters, P.; DeNew, J.P.; Shields, M.
Title:
Investigating Patterns and Determinants of Life Satisfaction in Germany following Reunification.
Source:
The Journal of Human Resources, 2004, Vol. 39, 649 - 674

Investigation

Public
21-64 aged, general public, Germany, followed 14 years, 1985-1999
Survey name
DE-SOEP
Sample
Probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 18350
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days?
0  dissatisfied
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10 satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-n-11-a
Page in publication:
654

Correlational Findings

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